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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Columbus from $129

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Delta Logo
12:25 pm - 5:13 pm
DSM
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CMH
3h 48m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:23 am - 9:56 am
CMH
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DSM
4h 33m1 stop
$257Delta
Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 17
United Airlines Logo
6:48 pm - 11:44 pm
DSM
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CMH
3h 56m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:37 pm - 11:44 pm
CMH
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DSM
8h 07m1 stop
$293United Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Tue, Jan 20
United Airlines Logo
3:04 pm - 10:29 pm
DSM
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CMH
6h 25m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:22 am - 9:50 pm
CMH
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DSM
11h 28m2 stops
$298United Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Tue, Jan 20
United Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 11:44 pm
DSM
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CMH
7h 09m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:22 pm - 9:50 pm
CMH
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DSM
9h 28m2 stops
$303United Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Tue, Jan 20
Delta Logo
6:24 am - 1:28 pm
DSM
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CMH
6h 04m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:25 am - 9:41 am
CMH
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DSM
4h 16m1 stop
$312Delta
Sat, Feb 7 - Sun, Feb 8
United Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 11:44 pm
DSM
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CMH
7h 09m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:53 pm - 9:41 pm
CMH
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DSM
7h 48m2 stops
$332United Airlines
Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 17
American Airlines Logo
4:25 pm - 11:22 pm
DSM
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CMH
5h 57m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:50 am
CMH
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DSM
5h 50m1 stop
$335American Airlines
Tue, Jan 13 - Sat, Jan 17
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 6:56 pm
DSM
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CMH
9h 56m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:05 pm - 9:41 pm
CMH
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DSM
10h 36m2 stops
$337United Airlines
Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 17
Southwest Logo
6:45 am - 2:45 pm
DSM
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CMH
7h 00m2 stops
Southwest Logo
8:50 am - 11:25 am
CMH
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DSM
3h 35m1 stop
$338Southwest
Sat, Feb 7 - Sun, Feb 8
Delta Logo
11:33 am - 6:12 pm
DSM
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CMH
5h 39m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:55 am - 3:42 pm
CMH
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DSM
5h 47m1 stop
$342Delta
Sat, Mar 21 - Wed, Mar 25

Southwest flights from Des Moines to Columbus Airport

Our best Southwest deals on Des Moines to Columbus Airport flight tickets
Southwest
Mar 13
DSM4:20 pmDes Moines
3h 50m
1 stop
CMH9:10 pmColumbus
Mar 16
CMH6:10 amColumbus
7h 00m
2 stops
DSM12:10 pmDes Moines
$622
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Southwest
Jan 3
DSM7:00 amDes Moines
6h 45m
1 stop
CMH2:45 pmColumbus
Jan 7
CMH6:15 pmColumbus
3h 55m
1 stop
DSM9:10 pmDes Moines
$667
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Southwest
Jan 3
DSM5:40 amDes Moines
3h 35m
1 stop
CMH10:15 amColumbus
Jan 7
CMH8:50 amColumbus
11h 30m
2 stops
DSM7:20 pmDes Moines
$672
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Delta flights from Des Moines to Columbus Airport

Our best Delta deals on Des Moines to Columbus Airport flight tickets
Delta
Mar 21
DSM11:33 amDes Moines
5h 39m
1 stop
CMH6:12 pmColumbus
Mar 25
CMH10:55 amColumbus
5h 47m
1 stop
DSM3:42 pmDes Moines
$342
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Delta
Mar 5
DSM6:19 amDes Moines
6h 07m
1 stop
CMH1:26 pmColumbus
Mar 9
CMH6:35 amColumbus
4h 47m
1 stop
DSM10:22 amDes Moines
$367
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Delta
May 13
DSM6:30 pmDes Moines
4h 28m
1 stop
CMH11:58 pmColumbus
May 18
CMH7:00 amColumbus
4h 15m
1 stop
DSM10:15 amDes Moines
$378
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Columbus Airport that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated December 30, 2025.
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Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Tue 2/10

12:25 pm-5:13 pm

1 stop3h 48m

Columbus

Tue 2/17

6:23 am-9:56 am

1 stop4h 33m

$257

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Sat 1/17

6:48 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop3h 56m

Columbus

Tue 1/20

4:37 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$293

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Sat 1/17

3:04 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Columbus

Tue 1/20

11:22 am-9:50 pm

2 stops11h 28m

$298

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Sat 1/17

3:35 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops7h 09m

Columbus

Tue 1/20

1:22 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops9h 28m

$303

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Sat 2/7

6:24 am-1:28 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Columbus

Sun 2/8

6:25 am-9:41 am

1 stop4h 16m

$312

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Tue 2/10

3:35 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Columbus

Tue 2/17

2:53 pm-9:41 pm

2 stops7h 48m

$332

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Tue 1/13

4:25 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Columbus

Sat 1/17

6:00 am-10:50 am

1 stop5h 50m

$335

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Tue 2/10

8:00 am-6:56 pm

2 stops9h 56m

Columbus

Tue 2/17

12:05 pm-9:41 pm

2 stops10h 36m

$337

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Sat 2/7

6:45 am-2:45 pm

2 stops7h 00m

Columbus

Sun 2/8

8:50 am-11:25 am

1 stop3h 35m

$338

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Sat 3/21

11:33 am-6:12 pm

1 stop5h 39m

Columbus

Wed 3/25

10:55 am-3:42 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$342

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Columbus Airport?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Columbus Airport from Des Moines, with most prices found around $306. If you are unable to visit Columbus Airport during the month of March, then departing from Des Moines during the month June is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $314.

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Fastest flight time

3h 10m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Des Moines to Columbus Airport takes 3h 10m
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  • How far is Des Moines to Columbus by plane?

    Des Moines and Columbus are 571.6 mi apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 3h 10m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to Columbus Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Columbus Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Columbus Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Columbus Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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DeltaPriceFrom $248Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,014 reviews
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7.2
11,074 reviews
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7.4
9,121 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $260Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,251 reviews
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